Rivers in Texas
Neches River near Diboll
Below flood stage
1.74ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 1:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 21.00 ft1884
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 11.50 ft |
- 20.00 ftSevere lowland flooding occurs. Some secondary roadways adjacent to the river are closed.
- 17.00 ftLowland flooding will continue for several days. Ranchers should evacuate livestock and equipment near the river to higher ground.
- 16.00 ftExpect numerous flooded paths and secondary roadways next to the river. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
- 16.00 ftLowland flooding will slowly decrease for the next several days.
- 14.00 ftMinor lowland flooding of boat ramps, paths, and trails. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
- 12.00 ftMinor lowland flooding occurs. Expect flooded boat ramps and trails.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 37% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
97 crests on NOAA’s list since 1884.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 7, 1884 | 21.00 ft |
| 2 | June 1, 1900 | 19.90 ft |
| 3 | May 27, 1929 | 18.80 ft |
| 4 | May 4, 1944 | 18.70 ft |
| 5 | October 17, 1994 | 18.16 ft |
| 6 | April 8, 1945 | 17.95 ft |
| 7 | May 21, 1935 | 17.80 ft |
| 8 | April 10, 1922 | 16.90 ft |
| 9 | February 10, 1946 | 16.85 ft |
| 10 | May 3, 1966 | 16.72 ft |
| 11 | June 1, 1990 | 16.68 ft |
| 12 | November 28, 1940 | 16.53 ft |
| 13 | May 22, 2015 | 16.50 ft |
| 14 | April 30, 1957 | 16.48 ft |
| 15 | January 31, 1999 | 16.43 ft |
| 16 | June 15, 1973 | 16.40 ft |
| 17 | May 19, 1953 | 16.35 ft |
| 18 | June 24, 1993 | 16.32 ft |
| 19 | May 28, 2016 | 16.27 ft |
| 20 | July 19, 2007 | 16.20 ft |
| 21 | January 24, 2019 | 16.01 ft |
| 22 | May 13, 2021 | 16.00 ft |
| 23 | November 2, 1941 | 15.89 ft |
| 24 | January 11, 1992 | 15.84 ft |
| 25 | January 11, 1991 | 15.84 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 13, 2021: 16.00 ft
- January 24, 2019: 16.01 ft
- March 30, 2018: 15.39 ft
- March 12, 2018: 13.07 ft
- March 8, 2018: 12.00 ft
- February 27, 2018: 13.57 ft
- August 30, 2017: 15.03 ft
- June 5, 2017: 14.32 ft
- April 4, 2017: 12.20 ft
- January 20, 2017: 13.87 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.